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Discover LudwigThe phrase "detained for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal or formal contexts to indicate the reason for someone's detention.
Example: "The suspect was detained for questioning regarding the recent theft."
Alternatives: "held for" or "apprehended for".
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He was detained for months.
Suspicious passengers are detained for questioning.
Mr Miranda was detained for nine.
Aaron's being detained, for doing what?
Several presidential candidates were detained for weeks.
Three people have been detained for questioning.
One participant was detained for drug possession.
He was detained for 104 days.
They've been detained for hours. . .
"They have been detained for further probe.
We have been detained for four months".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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